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The Rising Cost of Dementia in Brazil: What Needs to Change?

November 18, 2024

Brazil is seeing more people with dementia, making it crucial for healthcare and social systems to prepare. This means figuring out how much dementia is costing the country, both directly (like medical treatments) and indirectly (like caregiving). A study recently looked into these costs. Let's sta

sports

Indiana's New Players Shine in Early Season Wins

November 18, 2024

Indiana Hoosiers basketball team is off to a flying start with three wins under their belt. The secret? They've brought in some talented players from other teams. Myles Rice from Washington State and Kanaan Carlyle from Stanford are among the new faces making a big impact. Together with Oumar Ballo

science

Malaria Parasite's Powerhouse: Why Mitochondria Matter in Transmission

November 17, 2024

Malaria has a sneaky way of spreading from humans to mosquitoes, thanks to tiny structures called gametocytes. These act like mysterious switchboards, turning on and off when needed. So, what's the secret to their quick transformation? A team of researchers decided to zoom in on the mitochondria, th

health

Preventing Knee Pain at Work: What Really Helps?

November 17, 2024

Knee pain is a common issue that affects many people at work, making it hard for them to do their jobs. This review looked into different ways to tackle knee pain right in the workplace. The goal was to find out if these strategies actually work. Researchers checked out a bunch of studies to see wh

science

Microplastics in Motion: How Shape and Age Affect Their Journey

November 17, 2024

Every day, tiny pieces of plastic, known as microplastics, find their way into our environment. Understanding how they move around, especially downward, is crucial. Scientists have been trying to figure this out using something called "drag models. " Previously, these models haven't really considere

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Picking the Best Plants: How to Train Your Genomic Selection

November 17, 2024

In plant breeding, finding the best genotypes from a big group is like finding a needle in a haystack. This study looks at different ways to make that process easier and more accurate. It's all about making the best use of genomic selection, which is like a superpower for plant breeders. The study

technology

Apple Arcade's New Tricks: Hands-On with Four Upcoming Games

November 17, 2024

It’s been five years since Apple Arcade started, and it’s still going strong. Instead of fizzling out, the ad-free gaming service keeps adding new games every month. Some of them are even surprises, like a 3D remake of Final Fantasy IV. In 2025, the service will get even bigger. Recently, Apple reve

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Tea Plants' Secret Weapon Against Pests: The Story of (Z)-3-Hexenyl Acetate

November 17, 2024

Ever wondered how plants fight back against pests? In tea plants, a special chemical called (Z)-3-hexenyl acetate (3-HAC) plays a big role in defense. But how do these plants make and control this chemical? Scientists looked at what happens when leaves are eaten by a pest called Ectropis obliqua. Th

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Unveiling Plant Long Noncoding RNAs: Insights from Single-Cell Studies

November 17, 2024

Scientists have recently discovered a new set of long noncoding RNAs, called lincRNAs, by examining single-cell transcriptomes from various plant tissues, including rice, Arabidopsis, tomato, and maize. These lincRNAs are as specific to certain cell types as messenger RNAs (mRNAs) and play crucial r

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Bermuda Golf Chaos: Delays, Withdrawals, and Weather Woes

November 17, 2024

The Butterfield Bermuda Championship, a PGA Tour event with a $6. 9 million prize purse, is facing a series of issues in Southampton, Bermuda. The tournament, which is nearing its end, has already seen delays, disqualifications, and numerous withdrawals. The opening round was pushed back and resumed